Brief 5/2: Tony Nominees Meet the Press, and More!

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1) 2018 Tony Awards Nominees - Complete List! And the Nominees Are...

This year's TONY AWARDS nominations have just been announced by Katharine McPhee and Leslie Odom Jr. and here they are, celebrating the best of the 2017-18 theatre season (and what a season it's been!) The 2018 TONY AWARDS will be broadcast live from Radio City Music Hall in New York City, on Sunday, June 10th on CBS. Our official Tony coverage kicks off - NOW!. (more...)

2) Watch Here! Katharine McPhee & Leslie Odom, Jr. Announce the 2018 Tony Nominations
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2018

Everything's coming up Tonys! In just minutes, Katharine McPhee and Leslie Odom, Jr. will announce the 72nd Annual Tony Awards nominations, live from the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center.. (more...)

3) 2018 Tony Awards - Over 75 of The Nominees React!
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2018

We've caught Tony fever here at BroadwayWorld, and it's spreading! Follow us throughout the day, as we'll bring you Tony nominee reactions, exclusive reports, surprises, behind the scenes coverage and oh, so much more!. (more...)

4) Did You Know... Our Favorite Fun Facts About the 2018 Tony Nominees!
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2018

Over the course of each Broadway season, unexpected and unique storylines inevitably pop up. This morning, with the announcement of the 2018 Tony Award nominations, a number of new narratives have come to life. (more...)

5) They Were Robbed! Who Was Snubbed of a Tony Nomination?
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2018

The 2018 Tony Award Nominations were announced this morning, and while a select, talented few will spend the day celebrating their achievements, there are many who fell just short of a nod.. (more...)

Today's Call Sheet:

-The Tony nominees will meet the press today!

-Laura Benanti, Joel Grey, and more will honor Sheldon Harnick at NYGASP Gala!

BWW Exclusive: Solving this year's biggest Tony nomination mysteries...

Set Your DVR...

-Lea Michele will appear on WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE tonight!

-The cast of ONCE ON THIS ISLAND will appear on THE TODAY SHOW this morning!

What we're geeking out over: Jake Gyllenhaal will play Leonard Bernstein in new bio-pic THE AMERICAN!

What we're watching: Watch the cast of the Tony nominated hit THE BAND'S VISIT perform on THE TODAY SHOW!

Kate Baldwin is currently in the revival of Hello, Dolly! Her Broadway credits include Big Fish, Finian's Rainbow (Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Award nominations), Wonderful Town, Thoroughly Modern Millie, and The Full Monty. Off-Broadway: Giant (Public Theatre; Drama Desk Award nomination.). Other NY credits: Opening Doors at Zankel Hall, five Encores!. Regional: Can Can (Paper Mill), A Little Night Music (Berkshire Theater Festival), Giant (Dallas Theater Center), The Women (Old Globe), The Music Man and South Pacific (Hayes nomination; Arena Stage), She Loves Me (IRNE nomination; Huntington Theatre/Williamstown Theatre Festival), Henry V (Shakespeare Theatre of NJ). Tour: Irving Berlin's White Christmas. Concerts: Chicago Humanities Festival, NSO, PSO and the American Songbook Series. TV: "Law & Order: SVU;" PBS: "Live From Lincoln Center: Stephen Sondheim's Passion." Recording: Let's See What Happens (PS Classics).

See you bright and early tomorrow, BroadwayWorld!